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CENTCOM: Civilians ‘likely killed’ in last week’s Yemen raid

By Anna Giaritelli
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CENTCOM: Civilians ‘likely killed’ in last week’s Yemen raid

U.S. Central Command on Wednesday evening said it believes civilians were accidentally killed as a result of a Navy SEAL raid in Yemen on Jan. 29.

“A team designated by the operational task force commander has concluded regrettably that civilian non-combatants were likely killed in the midst of a firefight during a raid in Yemen Jan. 29. Casualties may include children,” CENTCOM said in a statement.

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